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Requires the EOHHS to amend the state Medicaid plan and secure sufficient state general revenue to increase Medicaid payment rates to an amount equal to one hundred thirty percent (130%) of Medicare rates for outpatient clinical pediatric services.
This bill would require Rhode Island's Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) to increase how much the state pays doctors and clinics when they provide outpatient medical care to children covered by Medicaid (the government health insurance program for lower-income families).
Requires a municipality to disclose on their official website the specific issues, details and costs of any legal action of which the town or city is a named defendant within 60 days after the close of the fiscal year.
This bill would require cities and towns in Rhode Island to publicly share information about any lawsuits in which the municipality is named as a defendant.
Repeals the Tiverton tax credit for totally disabled veterans and includes a veteran's unmarried widow or widower for a tax credit in the amount of two hundred dollars ($200) or greater.
This bill makes two significant changes to Rhode Island's property tax rules.
Amends the Rhode Island works program to allow lawful permanent residents to receive benefits without a waiting period and increases the monthly cash benefit to one hundred percent (100%) of the federal poverty level effective July 1, 2026.
The Rhode Island Works Program is the state's version of a federal welfare assistance program (known as TANF – Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) that provides cash benefits to low-income families with children.
Includes the deputy chief of inspection and inspector within the provision of law related to retirement on service allowance relating to correctional officers.
This bill would expand retirement benefits for two specific positions within Rhode Island's correctional system: the deputy chief of inspection and inspector.
Allows the town of Tiverton to authorize, by ordinance, a real estate tax credit for seniors over the age of sixty-five (65) years.
This bill would give the town of Tiverton, Rhode Island the legal authority to create a property tax credit specifically for senior residents.
Authorizes the Johnston town council to set tax exemption limit to an amount determined by the city council via ordinance or resolution for qualified individuals defined in the act.
This bill would give the Johnston Town Council the authority to decide how much of a property tax exemption certain qualifying residents can receive.
Exempts the real and tangible personal property of Higher Ground International, located at 7 Ninigret Avenue, within the city of Providence.
This bill would give a specific property tax exemption to an organization called Higher Ground International, located at 7 Ninigret Avenue in Providence, Rhode Island.
Establishes Compost Fund to award grants related to reducing the amount of solid waste generated in the state.
This bill would create a dedicated "Compost Fund" in Rhode Island designed to reduce the amount of trash and waste produced across the state.
Defines public-private partnerships and provides the framework to encourage the use of public-private partnerships for proposals for state purchases.
This bill creates an official definition and legal framework for "public-private partnerships" (often called P3s) in Rhode Island's state purchasing process.
Addresses any single-family construction, townhouse construction, and multi-family construction complying with the Standards for Visitable Units of the ANSI' Standards for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities.
This bill would require newly built homes in Rhode Island — including single-family houses, townhouses, and multi-family buildings — to meet specific accessibility standards known as "visitable unit" standards.
Permits and legalize the sale of raw milk.
This bill would make it legal to sell raw milk in Rhode Island.
Provides that the month of September in each year be designated "Rhode Island Senior Center Month" with appropriate exercises in public places.
This bill would officially designate the month of September as "Rhode Island Senior Center Month" every year.
Provides a totally and permanently disabled veteran with a one hundred percent (100%) exemption from local taxation on real or personal property including real property located in any fire or lighting district.
This bill would give veterans who are considered totally and permanently disabled a complete 100% exemption from local property taxes in Rhode Island.
Permits a tenant, at the tenant’s expense, to implement energy conservation measures to any dwelling or dwelling unit such as removable weather-stripping around doors and windows.
This bill would give Rhode Island renters the legal right to make certain energy-saving improvements to their rental home or apartment, as long as the tenant pays for those improvements themselves.
Allows for the electronic filing of domestic violence/sexual assault reporting forms by law enforcement agencies, enhances the information to be included on the reporting forms, and clarifies that the reporting forms should be submitted monthly.
This Rhode Island bill updates the way local law enforcement agencies report information about domestic violence and sexual assault incidents to the state.
Allows for building inspectors to conduct “virtual inspections” or utilize photographic evidence, at the building official’s discretion, from time to time during and upon completion of the work for which the building official has issued a permit.
This bill would update Rhode Island's building code rules to allow building inspectors to conduct inspections remotely — either through video calls ("virtual inspections") or by reviewing photographs — rather than always having to visit a construction site in person.
Creates a medical malpractice tribunal that would screen medical malpractice actions before such actions could proceed in superior court.
This bill would create a special screening panel — called a medical malpractice tribunal — that would review medical malpractice cases before they are allowed to move forward in Rhode Island's Superior Court.
Extends time for a party to apply for stay of arbitration to180 days; invalidates any provision that penalizes a party for seeking legal representation; requires arbitrator to provide notice of default to a party for failure to pay fees.
This bill makes several changes to how arbitration works in Rhode Island.
Increases the fees charged for filings and writs of execution in the district court, superior court and family court.
This bill would raise the fees that people pay when filing legal documents in Rhode Island's district court, superior court, and family court.
Increases the additional permit fee cap on residential construction that supports electronic permitting and residential construction workforce training from one hundred dollars ($100) to one hundred fifty dollars ($150).
This bill would increase a special fee that homeowners and builders pay when applying for residential construction permits in Rhode Island.
Creates process for individual to voluntarily be either temporarily or indefinitely added to a list restricting their rights to purchase or possess firearms. Adds civil fines and misdemeanor for violations.
This bill would create a voluntary program in Rhode Island that allows individuals to add their own name to a list that restricts them from buying or possessing firearms.
Requires that any new residential construction shall have a minimum of two means of egress consisting of standard exterior doors.
This bill would require all newly built homes in Rhode Island to have at least two standard exterior doors that can be used as exits.
Requires shooting ranges to post signs in any area in which shooting occurs that contain the following language: “WARNING: If you or a loved one is experiencing distress and/or depression, call the 988 Suicide and Crisis hotline or text “HOME” to 741741”.
This bill would require all shooting ranges in Rhode Island to post warning signs in any area where shooting takes place.